Social Worker - Adolescents & Youth Offending Service

Sanctuary Personnel; Greater London; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Social Worker for the Adolescents & Youth Offending Team in Barking. This full-time role involves assessing and providing essential services to children and families, ensuring their voices are heard and needs addressed. You'll work within legal frameworks and collaborate with health and education colleagues to support children at risk. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact on the lives of young individuals, promoting their well-being and guiding them towards a brighter future. Join a team that values diversity and inclusion while providing ongoing professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• A social work qualification or equivalent is required.
• Understanding of relevant legislation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assess and provide services to children and families in need.
• Conduct high-quality, analytical assessments within statutory timescales.
• Promote timely permanency planning for children in care.

Skills

Analytical Assessment

Child Protection Procedures

Communication Skills

Legislation Understanding

Education

Social Work Qualification

Job description

Social Worker - Adolescents & Youth Offending Service

Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency, has a new permanent position available for a Social Worker within the Adolescents & Youth Offending Team, based in Barking.

The salary for this full-time Social Worker role is up to £46,041 per annum.

Responsibilities:

1. Assess and provide services to children and families in need, within relevant legal frameworks, under supervision.
2. Conduct high-quality, analytical assessments within statutory timescales, addressing concerns and unmet needs.
3. Ensure the child's voice is heard and recorded through reflective and analytical practice.
4. Work within London Child Protection Procedures for children at risk or subject to protection plans.
5. Support children and families alongside health, education, and targeted support colleagues to prevent statutory intervention.
6. Promote timely permanency planning for children in care, following the Adoption Act.
7. Maintain professional development according to the Professional Capabilities Framework and SWE registration requirements.
8. Contribute to service planning, development, and quality assurance.
9. Follow case recording guidance and keep line managers informed of caseload concerns.

Requirements:

• A social work qualification or equivalent.
• Understanding of relevant legislation.
• Registered or eligible for registration.

Contact:

Interested candidates should contact Stefan Garrett to apply. Due to high application volume, only suitable candidates will be responded to.

Sanctuary Personnel encourages diversity and inclusion, offering training on EDI and compliance. Reasonable adjustments are available during recruitment and employment for candidates with disabilities.